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Crime
Two dead as rival Karni Sena factions clash at Ujjain eatery
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 01:18 AM
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A violent clash between two Karni Sena factions at a restaurant in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, resulted in two fatalities, police said.
Ujjain police reported that a fight broke out between two rival factions of the Karni Sena at a local eatery on Saturday, turning deadly within minutes. Witnesses said the confrontation began over a personal dispute that quickly escalated into a physical brawl, with both sides brandishing knives and sticks.
The clash left two individuals dead on the spot, while several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, registering cases of murder and attempted murder against the participants.
Karni Sena, a right‑wing cultural organization known for its aggressive stance on perceived insults to regional icons, has a history of internal feuds. This incident appears to be an intra‑group rivalry rather than a protest against external issues.
Investigators are canvassing the area, collecting CCTV footage and statements from eyewitnesses to identify the perpetrators. The police have urged the public to cooperate and have warned that anyone found inciting further violence will face strict legal action.
The clash left two individuals dead on the spot, while several others sustained injuries and were rushed to nearby hospitals. Authorities have launched a criminal investigation, registering cases of murder and attempted murder against the participants.
Karni Sena, a right‑wing cultural organization known for its aggressive stance on perceived insults to regional icons, has a history of internal feuds. This incident appears to be an intra‑group rivalry rather than a protest against external issues.
Investigators are canvassing the area, collecting CCTV footage and statements from eyewitnesses to identify the perpetrators. The police have urged the public to cooperate and have warned that anyone found inciting further violence will face strict legal action.